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NHS Greater Huddersfield CCG: The Provision of an Interim Community Phlebotomy Service (Market Test)

N H S GREATER HUDDERSFIELD C C G

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Award

23 Sep 2020 at 10:35

Award Notice
Planning

03 Aug 2020 at 15:00

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Greater Huddersfield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has initiated a tender process for the provision of an Interim Community Phlebotomy Service, required from October 1, 2020, until March 31, 2021. The procurement method is a direct award following a single tender action due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has increased the demand for phlebotomy services amid guidelines for social distancing and infection prevention. This service aims to accommodate approximately 26,754 venepunctures, ensuring access within the appropriate waiting times for ambulatory patients in central Huddersfield and surrounding areas. Potential providers were invited to submit expressions of interest by August 14, 2020.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and service provision sectors, particularly those specialised in phlebotomy and medical services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the requirements for clinical oversight and qualified personnel. Businesses capable of mobilising quickly and providing IT bookable appointments from the start will be well-suited to compete for this contract as NHS Greater Huddersfield CCG aims to enhance local care delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Greater Huddersfield CCG: The Provision of an Interim Community Phlebotomy Service (Market Test)

Notice Description

NHS Greater Huddersfield CCG (GH CCG) is seeking to commission additional interim Community Phlebotomy capacity from September 2020 until 31 March 2021. This is due to the implications of delivering services within a hospital setting due to the ongoing COVID situation. Specifically, Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust have informed GH CCG that blood tests will now take longer (previously 6, now 10 minute appointments) and that Infection Prevention Control, Social distancing and Personal Protective Equipment requirements will mean a proportion of the annual Greater Huddersfield phlebotomy activity will not be able to be undertaken at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. Our current understanding is that the pro rata activity for the seven month length of this interim contract is circa 26,754 venepunctures. Consequently, GH CCG would like to support care closer to home by commissioning additional community phlebotomy capacity until 31 March 2021. Requirements The service will: * Be available until at least 31 March 2021 for ambulatory patients * Be provided from central Huddersfield and wider community venue * Ensure access to a phlebotomist within an appropriate waiting time in accordance to the urgency of the tests required * Ensure access to a phlebotomist to compliment the transportation of samples to ensure tests are performed without undue delay * Ensure phlebotomists provide a Monday to Friday 8am-6pm service, delivering 10 minute appointments for a minimum six hours a day per chair; * Be on an appointment basis - meaning from the start of the service the Provider(s) must offer IT bookable appointments The Provider(s) will ensure: * Appropriate Clinical oversight is provided for the service * The venue meets required safety, quality, infection, prevention and control standards and is registered as an additional Provider venue via CQC * Staff providing the services are suitably qualified and competent and that appropriate arrangements are in place for maintaining and updating relevant skills and knowledge for supervision * All premises and equipment used for the provision of service are at all times suitable for the delivery of those services and sufficient to meet the needs of the patient Based on the above the CCG is keen to receive expressions of interest from suitably qualified potential bidders. Your response should include: * An overview of your organisation(s) and experience in providing a phlebotomy service * Confirmation that your interest is based on a clear understanding of the requirements set out in this notice * Confirmation of your capacity and capability to be able to mobilise the service to commence in September 2020 * Confirmation that you will be able to offer IT bookable appointments from the start of the service Additional information: Please note that an expression of interest in delivering the interim Greater Huddersfield Community Phlebotomy Service is not a tender response. An expression of interest is not an indication of a commitment to participate in the tender process nor does it infer any special status on those providers who do submit an interest. The market response to this notice will be used to inform the commissioner's view as to any future process to select the most suitable approach to meet its commissioning intentions. This does not commit the CCG to undertake the procurement of the interim Greater Huddersfield Community Phlebotomy Service. The CCG has the right to withdraw this notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7b6eebd1-fa7f-4569-bc29-22b1fe56162a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7265131-d23a-45c6-bec4-ed7ce015573a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85110000 - Hospital and related services

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£167,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Aug 2020Expired
Award Date
21 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
N H S GREATER HUDDERSFIELD C C G
Contact Name
Brenda Powell
Contact Email
brenda.powell1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01484 464262

Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 2LF
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOCALA COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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